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The UK farm stays bucking the trend

It has been a tough year for accommodation diversifications but some farm businesses have thrived despite the economic conditions

Alex Black
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The UK farm stays bucking the trend

It has been a tough year for accommodation diversifications, with estimated figures from the Great Britain Tourism Survey, conducted by VisitBritain and VisitEngland, showing overnight stays were on the...

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